Downtown Traffic Congestion Ordinance Delayed
City council took no action on a proposed downtown traffic ordinance aimed at curbside parking. Committees including John W. Grant and W. H. Kiser failed to finalize terms, plan to redraft for the next council meeting, with aims to ease worsening congestion and restrict parking to under 39 minutes in designated zones.
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Council
W. B. Cummings
Fire Department
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Grant
Chamber of Commerce Committee
W. D. Elis, Jr
W. H. Kiser
Forrest Adair
John S. Candler
A. R Cobald
W. G. Humphrey
Japanese persimmons grown in Atlanta on a northern- climate venture
Dr. George F. Payne cultivates Japanese persimmons on his young farm at Ponce de Leon and Bonaventure avenues. The first three ripe fruits were picked yesterday afternoon and described as large for the city. The success in a northern climate is seen as a notable breakthrough.
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George F. Payne
Ponce du Leon
Bonaventure Avenues
Natal East Indian strike sparks rioting and martial law demand
Natal East Indian residents declare a general strike amid rioting and sugar plantation arson. Police overwhelmed, troops ordered to troubled districts. In Durban the movement grows, with calls for martial law as hundreds of acres burn. Report notes broader imperial debate over East Indian admission in colonies and dominions.
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Durban
Natal
Union of South Africa
London
Dominions
Washingston
California
Australasia
New Zealand
South Africa
High Court
Canada
Lord Hardinge
India
British India
British Columbia
Imperial
England
Japan
Judge frees man to save family from starvation
John T. Cornwell of Fan nin county faced a three month jail term and a $100 fine after federal indictment for violating internal revenue laws. Judge Newman suspended the entire penalty and allowed Cornwell to return home to care for his wife and children, who were said to be in need.
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John T. Cornwell
Fannin County
United States
Fulton County
Newman
Cornwell
Athens
Atlanta
Rome
Campaign aims to raise 3000 for Blind Institute debt
J E K Orr, chairman of the fundraising committee, said about 200 remained to reach the 3000 goal to relieve the Institute for the Blind’s debt. He noted overcounting in papers and predicted funds would be solidified after two more days of efforts. Contributions from out-of-town donors and Atlanta businessmen aided the total, with a vaudeville show planned to bolster funds.
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J. EK. Orr
Institute For the Blind
Mr. Orr
Institute
Atlanta
Goclery Vaudeville Entertainment
Blind Institute
Swindler Takes 11000 From St Petersburg Express Office
Local detectives were hired Monday afternoon to chase a well dressed man who posed as a traveling auditor for the 67th company and swindled the Southern Express office in St. Petersburg, Florida of eleven thousand dollars last Saturday. He gained access during a busy period and left with negotiable paper. An investigation revealed the loss of the full amount.
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Southern Express Copany
Express Company
St. Petersburg
Pla
Uncertain Storm Letter Extends Hunting Ban in Wilds
A letter received during the recent Great Lakes storm reassures that the hunting ban will remain in force for another month, delaying planned activity in the Ci wilds as crews monitor conditions and safety.
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Great Lakes
Ci “Ins Wilds
Fragmented OCR hints at refund issue involving Rove’s signature
Fragmentary text suggests a dispute over a refund or money claim tied to an official signature, mentioning Rove and a possible verification problem. The legibility limits precise details, but the fragment points to a financial or authentication concern needing clarification.
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